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JULY 9, 2013Kelowna youth programs face cuts ahead of by-election
The B.C. Liberal government’s failure to properly fund the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Kelowna-Westside may lead to youth...
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JULY 8, 2013Local government by-elections crucial to democracy—CUPE BC
BURNABY—In order to ensure proper representation for local governments, Premier Christy Clark should instruct her caucus members who left local...
Bargaining
JULY 2, 2013SFU workers ratify deal
BURNABY – The prolonged labour dispute between Simon Fraser University and the 1,000 members of CUPE Local 3338 has finally...
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JUNE 28, 2013Silver for BC’s paramedic team at the International Medical Rescue Competition
RICHMOND—Fifteen random rescue calls, including saving a heart attack victim, helping a person who had jumped from a ski lift...
Bargaining
JUNE 25, 2013Lower Mainland K-12 workers launch day of strike action
BURNABY – More than 100 members of CUPE 379 launched a day of strike actions today with a study session...
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JUNE 25, 2013National Aboriginal Day emphasizes reconciliation
VANCOUVER – CUPE was proud to celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Oppenheimer Park on Friday June 21, as a major...
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JUNE 24, 2013Western Municipal and Skilled Trades Conference a big success
VICTORIA—The Western Municipal and Skilled Trades conference was held this past week in Victoria, kicked off by an opening night...
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JUNE 20, 2013National Aboriginal Day - Oppenheimer Park
CUPE BC and the CUPE BC Aboriginal Working Group are proud to be major sponsors of the National Aboriginal Day...
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JUNE 18, 2013IKEA lockout continues—please don’t shop at either location
Nearly 350 workers at the Richmond location of IKEA have been locked out by management since May 13. The workers,...